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SATANíS
ACTIVITIES

Satan
receives much assistance from his demon followers
by planting false Christians among the true ones.

Matthew 13:24-30Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom
of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good
seed in his field: [25] But while men slept, his
enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and
went his way. [26] But when the blade was sprung
up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the
tares also. [27] So the servants of the householder
came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow
good seed in thy field? from whence then hath
it tares? [28] He said unto them, An enemy hath
done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou
then that we go and gather them up? [29] But he
said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares,
ye root up also the wheat with them. [30] Let
both grow together until the harvest: and in the
time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather
ye together first the tares, and bind them in
bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into
my barn. (KJV) This parable
represents the present and future condition of
the true church; Christís care of it, and the
devilís hatred of it. It shows us the mixture
there is in it (good and bad) in this world, and
that they shall be separated in the other world.
Though good and bad are together in this world,
at the great day they shall be parted. The righteous
and the wicked shall then be clearly known; whereas
here, it is sometimes hard to distinguish between
them.

The
devil seeks to devour ALL Godís children!

1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary
the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking
whom he may devour: (KJV) Lions attack sick,
young, or animals that stray away from the herd.
They choose victims who are alone or not paying
attention to whatís going on around them. Peter
warns us to watch out for Satan when we are suffering
or being tried or persecuted. Often we feel alone,
weak, helpless, or cut off from other believers,
and we focus on our troubles, forgetting to watch
for danger, and we are especially vulnerable to
Satanís attacks. Always keep your eyes on Jesus! James 4:7Submit yourselves therefore to
God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
(KJV)

The
devil falsely accuses ALL Godís children

Rev. 12:10And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven,
Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom
of our God, and the power of his Christ: for theaccuser of our brethren is cast down, which
accused them before our God day and night.
(KJV) I believe that Satan still accuses us before
God, but I also believe we have an Advocate in
Heaven (1 John 2:1). Our Advocate is much more
powerful than Satan (1 John 4:4).

Satan
rules ALL the unsaved world

John 12:31Now is the judgment
of this world: now shall the prince of this world
be cast out. (KJV) Satan is an
angel who rebelled against God. Satan is real,
not symbolic, and is constantly working against
God and those who obey Him. Satan tempted Eve
in the garden and persuaded her to sin; he tempted
Jesus in the desert but did not persuade Him to
fall (Mat.4:1-11). Satan has great power, but
we can be delivered from his reign of spiritual
darkness because of Christís victory on the cross.
Satan is powerful, but Jesus is much more powerful.
Jesusí resurrection shattered Satanís deathly
power (Col. 1:13-14). To overcome Satan we need
faithful loyalty to Godís Word, determination
to walk with Jesus and stay away from sin, and
the support and prayer of other believers.

2 Cor. 4:4In whom the god of this world hath blinded
the minds of them which believe not, lest the
light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is
the image of God, should shine unto them.
(KJV) The Gospel is revealed to everyone, except
those who refuse to believe. Satan is "the
god of this age." His work is to deceive.
He has blinded those who donít believe in Christ
(2 Cor. 11:14-15). The appeal of money, power,
fame and pleasure blinds people to the light of
Christís Gospel. Those who reject Christ and choose
things of this world have unknowingly made Satan
their god.

Ephes. 2:2Wherein in time past ye walked according to
the course of this world, according to the prince
of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh
in the children of disobedience: (KJV) Satan
may have control of many things now. But Satan
is only the temporary ruler of the part of the
world that chooses to follow him. Jesus Christ
is the permanent ruler of the WHOLE world. In
the resurrection, Christ was victorious over Satan
and his power. Those who reject Christ and follow
Satan, disobey the Gospel both in faith and practice
(2 Thes. 1:8).

Satan
deceives people with outright lies, and clever
plans

John 8:44Ye are of your father
the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will
do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and
abode not in the truth, because there is no truth
in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of
his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.(KJV) The attitudes and actions of leaders (then
and now) clearly identifies them as followers
of Satan. They may not be conscious of this, but
their hatred of truth, their lies, and their murderous
intentions indicate how much control the devil
has over them. Leaders and politicians were/are
the devilís tools in carrying out his plans; they
spoke/speak the very same language of lies. Satan
still uses people to obstruct Godís work (Genesis
4:8; Romans 5:12; 1 John 3:12).

1 Tim. 4:1-3Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in
the latter times some shall depart from the faith,
giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines
of devils; [2] Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having
their conscience seared with a hot iron; [3] Forbidding
to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats,
which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving
of them which believe and know the truth.
(KJV) Paul said false teachers were hypocritical
liars who encouraged people to follow "deceiving
spirits and things taught by demons." Satan
deceives people by offering a shrewd imitation
of the real thing. We must not be impressed by
a teacherís style or credentials; but look to
his/her teaching about Jesus Christ. His conclusions
about Christ show the source of his message.

1 John 2:15-17Love not the world, neither the things that
are in the world. If any man love the world, the
love of the Father is not in him. [16] For all
that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and
the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is
not of the Father, but is of the world. [17] And
the world passeth away, and the lust thereof:
but he that doeth the will of God abideth for
ever. (KJV) Worldliness is not limited to external behavior; the people we associate with,
the places we go, the activities we enjoy. Worldliness
is also internal for it starts in the heart and is illustrated
by three attitudes:

(1)
obsession with satisfying physical desires;

(2)
craving and accumulating things, bowing to
the god of materialism; and

(3)
boasting of what he has and does; obsession
with oneís status or importance.

Eve
was tempted by Satan (serpent, Gen.3:6), in these
same areas. The devil tempted Jesus in the desert
with these same things (Mat.4:1-11). In Godís
eyes, He values self-control, a spirit of generosity,
and a commitment to humble service. A person can give the impression of avoiding
worldly pleasures while still hiding them in their
heart. On the other hand, a person can love sinners
and spend time with them (like Jesus) while keeping
strong faith and trust in the Lord. What is most
important to you? Do your actions reflect the
worldís values or Godís values?

1 John 5:19And we know that we are of God, and the whole
world lieth in wickedness. (KJV) Unless
a person comes to Christ in faith,
they have no choice but to obey Satan. There is
no middle ground; people either belong to God
and obey Him, or they live under Satanís control
(1 John 3:10).

Satan
CAN possess "Unbelievers"

Mark 5:1-13 And they came over unto the other
side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
[2] And when he was come out of the ship, immediately
there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean
spirit, [3] Who had his dwelling among the tombs;
and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
[4] Because that he had been often bound with
fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked
asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces:
neither could any man tame him. [5] And always,
night and day, he was in the mountains, and in
the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.
[6] But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and
worshipped him, [7] And cried with a loud voice,
and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus,
thou Son of the most highGod? I adjure
thee by God, that thou torment me not. [8] For
he said unto him,Come
out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
[9] And he asked him,What
is thy name? And he answered, saying,
My name is Legion: for we are many. [10] And he
besought him much that he would not send them
away out of the country. [11] Now there was there
nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine
feeding. [12] And all the devils besought him,
saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter
into them. [13] And forthwith Jesus gave them
leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered
into the swine: and the herd ran violently down
a steep place into the sea, (they were about two
thousand;) and were choked in the sea. (KJV)
Although we do not know why demon possession occurs,
we know that evil spirits can use the human body
to distort and destroy manís relationship with
God and likeness to Him. Demons are dangerous,
powerful, and destructive. It is important to
know about their evil activity so that we can
stay away from demons, but we should avoid any
curiosity about or involvement with demonic forces
or the occult (Deut. 18:10-12). If we resist the
devil and his influences, he will flee from us
(James 4:7).

Our
good intentions can serve Satanís purposes

Matthew 16:21-23From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto
his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem,
and suffer many things of the elders and chief
priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised
again the third day. [22] Then Peter took him,
and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from
thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. [23]
But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get
thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto
me: for thou savourest not the things that be
of God, but those that be of men. (KJV) The disciples still didnít understand Jesusí
true purpose because of their preconceived notions
about what the Messiah should be. This is the
first of three times that Jesus predicted His
death (Mat.17:22-23; 20:18). Those that refuse
suffering for Christ, think more of the things
of man than of the things of God. Peter was carried
away by human views of the way of setting up Messiahís
kingdom, quite opposite to those of God.

We must always depend
on our Lordís ability to lead, guide and direct
us in this life. When we backslide, or take our
eyes off Jesus, even for a moment, Satan comes
charging in! Donít let the old rascal get a foot
hold in your life! Trust Jesus always!

Satan’s
Work

#1 . . . What kind of power does Satan have?

He is permitted to afflict the righteous. Job 1:12And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord. (KJV) God does give Satan power over believers at times.

He claims authority over the world. Luke 4:6And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. (KJV) Satan must have great power.

Unbelievers are under his rule. Acts 26:18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. (KJV)

He blinds the minds of unbelievers. 2 Cor. 4:3-4But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: [4] In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. (KJV)

He battles with the saints. Eph. 6:12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (KJV) Our biggest enemies are evil spirits controlled by Satan.

He inspires lying wonders. 2 Thes. 2:9Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, (KJV) Heb.2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; (KJV)

# 2 . . . Is Jesus more powerful than Satan?

Absolutely YES! 1 John 4:4Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. (KJV)

# 3 . . . Can Satan hurt me? Is Satan real?

Satan is real! And yes, he can hurt you more than you know! If you continue to listen to him, and let him be your master, he will take you with him to an everlasting Hell. Matthew 25:41Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: (KJV)

Satan rules the evil spiritual world. Eph. 2:2Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: (KJV) Until a person is "born again"(John 1:12-13; 3:3-8) into God's family, they are a child of the devil!

Satan does have power
in this world. His main weapon is lying . . . he wants
you to believe what is false so you wonít follow
Godís Word. Satan really is a liar and is always
up to no good. STAY AWAY
FROM HIM! Anything connected with the
occult is connected to Satan: things like Ouija
boards, tarot cards, fortune telling, horoscopes,
divining, etc.

Satan
rules the evil spiritual world.Ephes.
2:2Wherein in time past ye walked according
to the course of this world, according to the
prince of the power of the air, the spirit that
now worketh in the children of disobedience: (KJV)

How
can we withstand his attacks?Ephes.
6:10-17Finally, my brethren, be strong
in the Lord, and in the power of his might. [11]
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
[12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,
but against principalities, against powers, against
the rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places. [13] Wherefore
take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye
may be able to withstand in the evil day, and
having done all, to stand. [14] Stand therefore,
having your loins girt about with truth, and having
on the breastplate of righteousness; [15] And
your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel
of peace; [16] Above all, taking the shield of
faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all
the fiery darts of the wicked. [17] And take the
helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God: (KJV) In our Christian
life we battle against evil spiritual rulers and
authorities. These powerful evil forces of fallen
angels (demons) are headed by Satan, who is a
malicious fighter (see 1 Peter 5:8). There is
NO way we can withstand their attacks on our own
power! We must depend on Godís strength and use
every piece of His armor that is readily available
for us. Our whole body needs to be armed and defended.
As you battle against "the powers of this
dark world," fight in the strength of the
Holy Spirit.

2 Thes. 3:1-3Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word
of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified,
even as it is with you: [2] And that we may be
delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for
all men have not faith. [3] But the Lord is faithful,
who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. (KJV) Hidden from view in our daily life,
a savage struggle among invisible spiritual powers
is going on. One of our main defenses is prayer,
that God will protect us from the evil one and
that He will strengthen us and give us wisdom.

Satan’s Vicious Work

He tempts us to disobey. Gen.3:4-5And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: [5] For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. (KJV)

He slanders, lies about saints. Job 1:9-11Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? [10] Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. [11] But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. (KJV)

He can and does inflict disease. Job 2:7So went Satan forth from the presence of the Lord, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown. (KJV)

He opposes the righteous. Zech. 3:10In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, shall ye call every man his neighbour under the vine and under the fig tree. (KJV) It's not like that today! So many people are hate crazy! So much hate, so much war! In that day, there shall be peace everywhere! I'm ready for that!

Satan even tempted Christ. #1 Mat.4:3And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. (KJV)
#2 Mat.4:6And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. (KJV)
#3 Mat.4:8-9Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; [9] And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. (KJV) None of us are safe from Satan's vicious attempts on us.

He removes the good Seed. Mat.13:19When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. (KJV) When a person hears the Gospel of Christ, Satan will do all in his power to rip it away from them.

He sows weeds. Mat.13:38-40The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; [39] The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. [40] As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. (KJV) ALL the false doctrines that are so widespread and desired today are from the devil!

He can afflict your body and soul. Job 2:7So went Satan forth from the presence of the Lord, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown. (KJV) Luke 9:42And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father. (KJV)
Luke 13:16And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?(KJV)

Satan is the father of ALL lies. John 8:44Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. (KJV) Jesus speaking to Pharisees.

He tempts and urges people to sin. John 13:2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; (KJV)Acts 5:3But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? (KJV) 2 Cor. 12:7And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. (KJV) Eph. 2:2Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: (KJV) 1 Thes. 2:18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us. (KJV)

He preys on people. 1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: (KJV) Rev. 2:10Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. (KJV) Jesus speaking to the Smyrna church.

He seduces by pleasure. 2 Tim. 3:6For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, (KJV) 2 Tim. 3:13But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. (KJV) 2 Samuel 13:1-2 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. [2] And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to her. (KJV) Psalm 51:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. (KJV)

He quotes Scripture to lead astray. Mat.4:6And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. (KJV) (Psalm 91:11-12) Beware of people who spurt out Scripture but don't put it in action in their lives.

He tempts by pride. 1 Tim. 3:6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. (KJV) 2 Peter 2:4For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; (KJV) Jude 1:6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. (KJV)

He tempts by impure thoughts. 1 Cor. 7:5Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. (KJV) Incontinency = lack of self control or self restraint. Evil actions begin with evil thoughts (Mark 7:20-23).

He hinders through circumstances. 1 Thes. 2:18Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us. (KJV) We don’t know what hindered Paul from returning to Thessalonica . . . but Satan did something to keep him away. Many difficulties that prevent us from accomplishing God’s work is attributed to Satan ( Eph.6:12).

Severely strikes in a crisis. Luke 22:31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: (KJV) Peter was certain that he would not turn away from Jesus. Jesus told Peter that he would deny Him 3 times before the cock would crow (verse 34). This proves just how much power Satan has!

Satan tries to make us deny Christ any way that he can. Satan is real.He is “the god of this age” (2 Cor. 4:4) and “the ruler of the kingdom of the air” (Eph. 2:2).

Crafty Deceiver

Makes lying promises. Gen.3:5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. (KJV)

He twists Scriptures. Mat.4:6And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. (KJV)

Invents cunning plans. 2 Cor. 2:11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. (KJV)

He appears to be good, an angel of light. 2 Cor. 11:14And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. (KJV)

We
Must Resist Him

Deut. 13:8Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him: (KJV) Matthew 4:10Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.(KJV) Luke 4:8And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written,Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.(KJV) Ephes. 4:26-27 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: [27] Neither give place to the devil. (KJV) Don’t let anger take control of you.Ephes. 6:11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (KJV) Most believers don’t clothe themselves properly.James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (KJV) Unless we SUBMIT, let God have control of us, we don’t have a chance against the devil.1 Peter 5:8-9Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: [9] Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. (KJV) 1 John 5:18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. (KJV) A TRUE believer cannot continue on in sin. It is
impossible, because the Holy Spirit within us convicts us of sin (Rom.8:9; John 14:16).

BEWARE of HIS TRICKS

2 Cor. 2:11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. (KJV) 2 Cor. 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. (KJV) Eph. 6:11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (KJV) God’s armor is available to ALL God’s children. 2 Thes. 2:9Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, (KJV) Him = Antichrist. Rev. 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. (KJV) That old serpent refers back to Gen.3:1, 4.Rev. 20:7-8And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, [8] And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. (KJV)

Satan
does NOT want you on Jesusí side. He will do anything
he can to make you turn away from Jesus! He hates
Jesus and wants you to forget you ever heard about
Him. You can win out over the devil with Godís
help; for "greater is He who is in you (the Holy Spirit) than he who is in the
world (the devil)." 1 John 4:4. You do
NOT want to listen to the devil! BEWARE!
Heís out to get you.

SATAN
WORKING IN THE WORLD

Satan is the DEVIL.
He is a slanderer, the arch-enemy of our spiritual
welfare (Job 1:6; Rev. 2:10; Zech. 3:1). He is
also called "the accuser of the brethen"
(Rev. 12:10). In Leviticus 17:7 the word "devil"
is the translation of the Hebrew sair, meaning
a "goat" or "satyr" (Isaiah
13:21; 34:14), implying wood demons, the objects
of idolatrous worship among the heathen. In Deut.
32:17 and Psalm 106:37 it means lord and idol,
regarded by the Jews as a "demon." In
the Gospels regarding the "casting out of
devils" a different Greek word (daimon) is
used. In the time of our Lord there were frequent
cases of demoniacal possession (Matthew 12:25-30;
Mark 5:1-20; Luke 4:35; Luke 10:18, etc.).

Satan is the adversary; accuser. When used as a proper name, the Hebrew word so rendered has the article “the adversary” (Job 1:6-12; 2:1-7). In the New Testament it is used as interchangeable with Diabolos, or the devil, and is so used more than thirty times.
He is also called “the dragon,” “the old serpent” (Rev. 12:9; 20:2); “the prince of this world” (John 12:31; 14:30); “the prince of the power of the air” (Eph. 2:2); “the god of this world” (2 Cor. 4:4); “the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience” (Eph. 2:2).
Satan’s distinct and diverse personality and his activity among people is highly recognized. He tempted our Lord in the wilderness (Mat.4:1-11). He is “Beelzebub, the prince of the devils” (Mat.12:24). He is the continual enemy of God, of Christ, of the divine kingdom, of the followers of Christ, and of all truth; full of falsehood and all malice, and exciting and seducing to evil in every possible way. He has great power in the world. He is a “roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8). People are said to be “taken captive by him” (2 Tim. 2:26). Christians are warned against his “devices” (2 Cor. 2:11), and called on to “resist” him (James 4:7). Christ redeems His people from “him that had the power of death, that is, the devil” (Heb.2:14). Satan does have the power of death, NOT as lord, but merely as executioner. God allows him this power . . . for now! His power SHALL end one day.

Rev. 20:10And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. (KJV)

A demon is an evil
spirit. Daemon was used to refer to idols
and pagan gods in general, as well as to spirits
that might take possession of human beings. Such
spirits were thought to be responsible for sickness,
and could be expelled by means of exorcism. Demon is often synonymous with devil, which comes
from the Greek diabolos or deceiver. Diabolos also refers to Satan, the prince of demons. Belief
in evil spirits is very widespread intraditional
cultures all over the world.

In the world today,
witchcraft is a form of different kinds of magic
practiced world wide. It is a dangerous sorcery
connected with the worship of Satan (the devil).

God
has NOTHING good to say about ANY form of witchcraft!

Lev.19:31Regard not them that have familiar spirits,
neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them:
I am the Lord your God. [KJV]

Lev. 20:6And the soul that turneth after such as have
familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring
after them, I will even set my face against that
soul, and will cut him off from among his people.
[KJV]

Lev.20:27A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit,
or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death:
they shall stone them with stones: their blood
shall be upon them. [KJV]

Witchcraft
(sorcery) is forbidden by God!Deut. 18:9-14 When thou art
come into the land which the Lord thy God giveth
thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations
of those nations. [10] There shall not be found
among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter
to pass through the fire, or that useth divination,
or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a
witch, [11] Or a charmer, or a consulter with
familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
[12] For all that do these things are an abomination
unto the Lord: and because of these abominations
the Lord thy God doth drive them out from before
thee. [13] Thou shalt be perfect with the Lord
thy God. [14] For these nations, which thou shalt
possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and
unto diviners: but as for thee, the Lord thy God
hath not suffered thee so to do. [KJV] God
told Israel when they arrived in the Promised
Land that He was giving them, to be very careful
not to imitate the detestable customs of the nations
living there. NEVER sacrifice your son or daughter
as a burnt offering, NEVER practice fortune-telling
or sorcery, NEVER attempt to interpret omens,
or engage in witchcraft, NEVER cast spells, NEVER
act as mediums or psychics, NEVER attempt to call
forth the spirits of the dead. He said that anyone
who did those things things is an object of horror
and disgust to Him. He said it was because the
other nations did those things that He would drive
them out ahead of them. They were to remain blameless
before the Lord God. The people Israel were about
to displace consulted with sorcerers and fortune-tellers,
and God absolutely forbid them to do such things.
This not only goes for Israel, but for all who
claim to be His people.

Lev.19:26Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood:
neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe
times. [KJV] They were never to eat meat that
had not been drained of its blood. They were never
to practice fortune-telling or witchcraft. Today
people are still fascinated by horoscopes, fortune-telling,
witchcraft, and weird cults. They desire to know
and control the future, and if someone deceives
them and tells them they can foretell the future,
they fall for it.

NO
ONE can predict what lies ahead in the future.
Only God knows the future!

Satan is just as dangerous today than he
was in Mosesí time. In the Bible, God tells us
all we need to know about what will happen. Any
information Satan offers is will be distorted
or completely false. Trust the guidance of the
Holy Spirit and the Bible. We do NOT need occult
(Satanic) sources for wrong information.

Witchcraft
(sorcery) denounced by God!Isaiah 8:19And when they
shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar
spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that
mutter: should not a people seek unto their God?
for the living to the dead? [KJV] NEVER
consult mediums and psychics. NEVER listen to
their whisperings and mutterings. NO one can find
out the future from the dead.

Malachi 3:5And I will come near to you to judgment; and
I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers,
and against the adulterers, and against false
swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling
in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and
that turn aside the stranger from his right, and
fear not me, saith the Lord of hosts. [KJV]
God will one day put ALL people on trial. He will
be a ready witness against all sorcerers and adulterers
and liars.

Messages
of those who practice witchcraft are false!Zech. 10:2 For the idols have
spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie,
and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain:
therefore they went their way as a flock, they
were troubled, because there was no shepherd.
[KJV] Idols give false advice, fortune-tellers
predict only lies, and interpreters of dreams
pronounce comfortless falsehoods. Don't consult
them!

2 Thes. 2:9Even him, whose coming is after the working
of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, [KJV] This verse is speaking of the Antichrist.
The world today is readying itself for this man
and his lies and false miracles.

2
Thes. 2:10-12 2 And with all deceivableness
of unrighteousness in them that perish; because
they received not the love of the truth, that
they might be saved. [11] And for this cause God
shall send them strong delusion, that they should
believe a lie: [12] That they all might be damned
who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in
unrighteousness. [KJV] Antichrist will use
every kind of wicked deception to fool those who
are on their way to destruction because they refuse
to believe the Truth that would save them. So
God will send great deception upon them, and they
will believe all these lies. But, the bad thing
is . . . ALL who believe the deception, the lies,
shall be condemned for not believing the truth
and for enjoying all the evil they do. This prophecy shall be fulfilled!
Guaranteed!

Witchcraft
belongs to the works of the flesh!Gal.
5:20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred,
variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions,
heresies, [KJV] Any form of witchcraft, or
any participation in demonic activities is NEVER
right in Godís eyes! He condemns it. It is an
abomination to Him (Deut.13:14).

Satanism
is the worship of Satan, (devil worship).
It involves black magic, sorcery, and the calling
upon demons and the forces of darkness, who are
appeased by blood sacrifices. Satanists believe
that Satan is the power behind the processes of
nature. Sin to them is only what is unpleasant.
They consider the God of the Bible to be stern
and moralistic, who restrains them from free expression
with difficult and unnatural commandments under
threat of punishment. They see Satan as the leader
of a liberated people who are free and indeed
encouraged to indulge in the good things of life,
including unrestrained sexual activity. Satanism
is identified with witchcraft.

Facts
About Satan

Rev.
12:9 And the
great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called
the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole
world: he was cast out into the earth, and his
angels were cast out with him.
[KJV] The devil very real. Originally Satan was
an angel of God, but through his own pride, he
became corrupt. Isaiah 14:13-14 For
thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into
heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars
of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the
congregation, in the sides of the north: [14]
I will ascend above the heights of the clouds;
I will be like the most High. [KJV] Satanís
pride overpowered him. He wanted to be like Almighty
God, he wanted to be god!

Satan is Godís enemy.He constantly tries to hinder Godís work, but
he is absolutely limited by Godís power and can
do only what God allows him to do (Job 1:6-2:8).
The name Satan means "accuser" (Rev.
12:10). He vigorously looks for people that he
can attack (1 Peter 5:8-9). He goes after believers
who are vulnerable in their faith, who are spiritually
weak, or those who are isolated from other believers.
Even though God allows Satan to do his evil work
in this world, God is still in control. And Jesus
has complete power over Satan! Our Lord Jesus
defeated Satan when He died and rose again for
the sins of mankind. One day Satan will be bound
forever, never again to do his evil work. Rev.
20:10And the devil that deceived
them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone,
where the beast and the false prophet are, and
shall be tormented day and night for ever and
ever. [KJV] Satanís
power is not eternal as is the God of the Bible.
His power will one day come to a swift end, and
he will meet his doom, along with every one who
chooses to follow him and listen to his lies.

Satan began his evil
work in mankind at the very beginning (Genesis
3:1-6). He is still at it! But he will be sentenced
one day to the lake of burning sulfur (Hell),
where he will never be released. He will never
be a threat to anyone again.

Matthew
25:41Then shall
he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart
from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared
for the devil and his angels. [KJV]

Matthew 25:46 And these shall go away
into everlasting punishment: but the righteous
into life eternal. [KJV]

BEWARE!Anyone
who chooses to follow Satan and listen to his
lies will receive the same punishment as Satan.
Please do not attempt any form of witchcraft or
participate in it in any way. Satan is behind
any and all of it! Please believe this! And whatever
you do, do NOT worship the devil! Do NOT go over
to his side in any way. Almighty God will not
permit you to enter Heaven, but Hell instead!

If
you want to go to Heaven, you must go through
Jesus. He is the only Way to the Father who is
in Heaven. Jesus is the "green Light"
on your road as you travel.

John 14:6 Jesus saith
unto him,I am
the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me.[KJV]

Acts 4:12Neither is there
salvation in any other: for there is none other
name under heaven given among men, whereby we
must be saved. [KJV]

1 John
5:10-12 He
that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness
in himself: he that believeth not God hath made
him a liar; because he believeth not the record
that God gave of his Son. [11] And this is the
record, that God hath given to us eternal life,
and this life is in his Son. [12] He that hath
the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son
of God hath not life. [KJV]

John 3:18He that believeth on
him is not condemned: but he that believeth not
is condemned already, because he hath not believed
in the name of the only begotten Son of God.[KJV]

John 3:36 He that
believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and
he that believeth not the Son shall not see life;
but the wrath of God abideth on him. [KJV]

How can we stand up against his attacks?

Eph. 6:10-17Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. [11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. [13] Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. [14] Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; [15] And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; [16] Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. [17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (KJV) In our Christian life we battle against evil spiritual rulers and authorities. These powerful evil forces of fallen angels (demons) are headed by Satan, who is a malicious fighter (see 1 Peter 5:8). There is NO way we can withstand their attacks on our own power! We must depend on God’s strength and use every piece of His armor that is readily available for us. Our whole body needs to be armed and defended. As you battle against “the powers of this dark world,” fight in the strength of the Holy Spirit.

2 Thes. 3:1-3Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: [2] And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. [3] But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. (KJV) Hidden from view in our daily life, a savage struggle among invisible spiritual powers is going on. One of our main defenses is prayer, that God will protect us from the evil one and that He will strengthen us and give us wisdom.

Maybe the following can help you survive satanic attacks

(1) Take the threat of spiritual attack very seriously and personally.
(2) Pray for strength and help from God; realizing you cannot win on your own.
(3) Study the Bible to recognize Satan’s style and tactics.
(4) Memorizing Scripture is a great source of help no matter where you are.
(5) Let your friends be those who speak the Truth, and are honest, God-fearing people.